Mark W. Manning

Mark W. Manning is a Partner at Blank Rome LLP, based in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), growth capital, and intellectual property (IP) law. Manning plays a key role in facilitating M&A transactions across various sectors, representing both buyers and sellers, which allows him to create effective solutions that address the needs of both parties involved in a deal. Additionally, he negotiates financing for emerging businesses and assists clients in commercializing their IP through licensing arrangements and ownership agreements.32

Manning's approach to client engagement is thorough; he emphasizes the importance of understanding a client's business, its history, industry dynamics, and objectives before providing legal advice. This comprehensive understanding enables him to leverage his experience effectively to achieve desired outcomes for his clients.3

Education and Affiliations::

• Education: Manning earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Boston University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) with distinction from Clarkson University.
• Professional Affiliations: He is a member of the Boston Bar Association and serves on the Board of Trustees for Clarkson University, as well as on the Strategic Planning Committee for Ursuline Academy.34

Manning recently joined Blank Rome as part of a significant expansion effort that included a team of 25 attorneys from Burns & Levinson, enhancing the firm's capabilities in corporate law and finance.12